Finance Director

Finance Director

£120k - £150k

Reading

A market leader in their sector with a strong heritage in manufacturing of quality products.

This role involves managing core financial functions such as accounts payable/receivable, tax, audit, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills, a problem‑solving mindset, and the ability to lead and develop a team.

Key requirements for the position include:

• Strong experience in tax compliance/planning
• Expertise in financial controls/risk
• Proficiency in financial reporting and budgeting/cost control
• Leadership and development of a small finance function
• Financial strategy
• Cashflow and treasury management
• External stakeholder management, banks, auditors, etc.

The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar sized global business and be comfortable in a matrix structured environment reporting into the Group CFO and interaction with Global CEO.

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including team leadership. Working experience s in accounting firms or similar industry are preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing practices and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, formulas, data analysis)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism

Excellent Package + Bens

The role will be office based

Luisa Diamant

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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.